The Latest Breaking News from Thomas R Carper

Departing senators say goodbye to speaking from the floor

Departing senators have spent the last few weeks taking their turns at bidding farewell to speaking on the Senate floor.

Roll Call · Dec 16, 2024

Congressional primaries to wrap up in three Northeastern states - Roll Call

For the last time in 2024, voters in three states will head to the polls next week to vote in congressional primaries.

Roll Call · Sep 6, 2024

Blunt Rochester enters race for Senate seat in Delaware - Roll Call

A four-term House Democrat, Lisa Blunt Rochester is running for Senate in Delaware with the backing of retiring Sen. Thomas R. Carper.

Roll Call · Jun 21, 2023

Sen. Tom Carper will not run for fifth term in Delaware next year - Roll Call

Sen. Thomas R. Carper won't seek another term. He is the fourth Democratic senator to announce plans to retire.

Roll Call · May 22, 2023

Permitting overhaul: Before or after debt ceiling talks? - Roll Call

There's bipartisan support for an overhaul of federal permitting , but uncertainly about whether it will be part of a debt ceiling agreement.

Roll Call · May 15, 2023

Senate Democrats announce sweeping effort to outcompete China - Roll Call

Senate Democrats are mobilizing virtually all committees for a massive legislative package to bolster the U.S. against the Chinese government.

Roll Call · May 3, 2023

Senate passes measure to roll back truck emissions rule - Roll Call

The Senate barely passed a joint resolution that would stop tougher EPA standards for smog-forming emissions from heavy trucks.

Roll Call · Apr 26, 2023

Election Day Is Here: Which Politicians Are Profiting (Or Losing) On Stocks?

U.S. voters will spend the majority of Tuesday casting their ballots for the candidates they want to represent them in Congress, which consists of the House of Representatives and the Senate.

Benzinga · Nov 8, 2022

‘I had my son on my hip’: How this congresswoman from Delaware landed her first internship

WASHINGTON — When Lisa Blunt Rochester went to a town hall meeting in the late 1980s, she wasn’t necessarily looking for a job. She just wanted to hear what her elected officials had to say.

Tribune News Service · Oct 28, 2022

‘I had my son on my hip’: How this congresswoman landed her first internship - Roll Call

Lisa Blunt Rochester was holding her toddler, but she didn’t let that stop her from walking up to Tom Carper after a local event.

Roll Call · Oct 27, 2022